heavier as in the feeling of the ride, not the absolute bike weight.

Nail on the head.

Richard G wrote:They do roll bloody fast down hills. Have seen that first hand on the weekend. :)

I think it was more slipstreaming than anything else that weekend, especially the pennant hill drag race.

Those guys really didn't like my reading of the 'Rules' did they?

It was a very Formula 1 style interpretation of the rules.

My semi fatty (29+) is definitely slower on the hills and flat ( and takes a lot more out of my legs) than my hard tail or full susser. But it is a lot quicker downhill than either.

He's still disqualified Rich so I still got 3rd

True enough.

Those that come 2nd always look to the rules.

The rules were two pedal strokes and no more, absolutely nothing about pushing your bike.

scaredofthedark wrote:He's still disqualified Rich so I still got 3rd

Fat=Fun for me, i couldn't give two figs if its faster or slower, as long as i feel like im making it go the pace im happy with then who really cares .... Not me

Lawmanmx wrote:Fat=Fun for me, i couldn't give two figs if its faster or slower, as long as i feel like im making it go the pace im happy with then who really cares .... Not me

This! Some fat bikers are so keen to point out that fat bikes are the best, it really is off putting visiting the forums these days.

Latest one seems to be telling people to ride properly now :-/

voodoo_simon wrote:

Lawmanmx wrote:Fat=Fun for me, i couldn't give two figs if its faster or slower, as long as i feel like im making it go the pace im happy with then who really cares .... Not me

This! Some fat bikers are so keen to point out that fat bikes are the best, it really is off putting visiting the forums these days.

Latest one seems to be telling people to ride properly now :-/

The best bike is usually the one I am riding at the time. Because riding bikes is great

ianfitz wrote:The best bike is usually the one I am riding at the time. Because riding bikes is great

Deffo this! :D

I am just happy if I manage to get out on the bike.
I don't actually have much in the way of speed.
Oh look, squirrels.

Some fat bikers are so keen to point out that fat bikes are the best, it really is off putting visiting the forums these days.

Just wait till you meet a Jones rider on the trail.

jameso wrote:

Some fat bikers are so keen to point out that fat bikes are the best, it really is off putting visiting the forums these days.

Just wait till you meet a Jones rider on the trail.

How do you know someone is a Jones rider?

They'll tell you....*


*comedy isn't my strong point

jameso wrote:

Some fat bikers are so keen to point out that fat bikes are the best, it really is off putting visiting the forums these days.

Just wait till you meet a Jones rider on the trail.

Oops I have both.... They are both the best mind